Guest:Mitchell Hora is a 7th generation Iowa farmer and the Founder/CEO of Continuum Ag. His farm has stressed the importance of no-till since 1978 and has become a hub for innovation in the adoption of diverse cover crops, interseeded covers, relaying cropping, small grains, and other soil health practices. www.johndeere.comwww.meridianmfg.comwww.terraplexag.comwww.agleader.comDon’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen!Websitewww.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode linkhttps://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail addressFarm4profitllc@gmail.comPhone515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitConnect with us on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Who is Continuum Ag?Started continuum ag while attending Iowa State → now covers 40 states and 15 countriesLaunched the first soil health data tool, TopSoil, in 2020Today Mitchell and his team are working with farmers, consultants, and sustainability focused organizations to improve the on-farm monetization of soil healthHave Mitchell provide a brief overview of what a carbon intensity score isWhat does it entail and why it’s important for farmers to understandHow can farmers measure and track their carbon intensitywhat tools or resources are available to assist themBillion Bushel Challenge helping the industry SCORE (Carbon Intensity Score) over a billion bushels in 2024drives awareness and participation around low carbon grain needed for biofuel producing, giving Farmers the visibility they need, the control of their premiums & the reward they deserve for growing low CI grainHow does the Billion Bushel Challenge drive awareness and encourage participation among farmers in producing low carbon grain for biofuel production?discuss the importance of visibility, control, and rewards for farmers participating in the Billion Bushel Challenge?What role do you see farmers playing in leading the charge with the Billion Bushel Challenge, and how does it contribute to the overall goals of the agriculture industry?With the IRS expected to reveal regulations for the 45 Z tax Credits in 2024, how do you anticipate this will impact farmers and the agricultural industry as a whole?How does the quantified low-carbon biofuel system work? What are the potential benefits and drawbacks for farmers participating in the 45Z tax credits? What strategies can farmers employ to optimize their CI score?What resources or support systems will be available to assist farmers in navigating the requirements and maximizing their benefits?Are there any potential market implications or shifts in consumer demand expected as a result of the increased production of low carbon biofuelsHow has the TopSoil program evolved since its introduction?What enhancements can farmers expect to see in the upcoming years?What sets TopSoil apart from other carbon intensity programs or initiatives in the ag industry What do you envision as the long-term impact of continuum Ag’s efforts in promoting CI awareness and adoption within the agriculture sector?How do you see carbon intensity regulations and incentives evolving in the ag industry?What impact might they have on farmers’ decision-making processWhat role do you see yourself playing in advancing the CI field?What did we miss?Summary and Challenge